Sales Representative (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Wein-Bauer, Distributing

  SUBURBS, Illinois

Wein-Bauer Distributing Company, a firmly established Wine, Spirits & Beer distributor in the
northern Illinois area for over 35 years, is currently seeking several Sales Representatives to cover both Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of wines, spirits and beers from around the world along with a full understanding of the On-Premise & Off-Premise business model.

DESCRIPTION:
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations would include:
1) Service and maintain current account base while prospecting and developing new accounts
2) Form strong business relationships with both existing and new customers on and off-premise
3) Should have a minimum of 3+ years experience in the wholesale wine/spirits/beer industry
including both on & off premise, independent &/or chain accounts.
4) Present new offerings to accounts on a regular basis to enhance current and new business base
5) Maintain accounts receivable on a daily basis
6) Possess the desire, drive and determination to cold call prospective new establishments
7) Current history and account business relationships within the market would be a plus
8) Ability to work some weekends or evenings as needed to perform tastings within your account 
base

Must have valid driver's lic, car, insurance and cell phone. 
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on occasion

SALARY INFORMATION:
Base salary plus commission and incentives -- Health, Dental & Life Ins. -- Offered